Sauerkraut started

[Richtee]

I used to love Dr Demento on Sunday nites. My favorite was Fish Heads (check it out Fishawn) by Artie Barnes. "Fish Heads, fish heads, rolly polly fish heads. Fish heads, Fish heads, eat them up, yum".

Mr. Sheene's Riding Machine...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuT5wQKuayE

[Otis857]

I actually found a video after I posted the comment about "fish heads" from 1979;
http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTpUVAcvWfU

Another Dr Demento Favorite - by the toons (Wierd Al Yankivich)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5jK31CONVI&feature=kp

Good times in the 80's. And my wife wonders why I'm so warped.

[Otis857]

Sorry for the Dr, Demento diversion. Lets see that squibkraut!! Im sure its as good as your usual feasts

[SQWIB]

Heres a pic,

Probably going with "Killians Kimchee".

And may toss in a few more heads, this is 4 heads, I saved the hearts in a pickle jar on my last batch in November 2011, I'll have to see if they're in the fridge, I guess they're done by now.







Punching down some more and will add the beer tonight

[Richtee]

What no red pepper in there? Yeah..I know. I a little bit of a chili head. Not ALOT of one... but... hehe! My old beer fermenter bucket turned out a nice batch for me a couple years ago. Hmmm, I should make another. Thanks for the reminder!

[SQWIB]

Hahahaha...... that was a great post for sure! .09 a pound? WTF? I started a small batch a couple of weeks ago. Me pantry is smelling oh so very loverleeee.... I paid .39 a pound. Not bad. I've got some growing in the garden so next batch will be from that. I can taste a reuben now. Homemade everything except the baby Swiss.

How long you reckon yours has to go before you're done? Do you plan on canning it or just taking it out of the ferment pot?

I'll go 6 weeks but may just keep adding fresh to the brine this time.
Last time I only got to can 3 Quarts. It don't last long

[SQWIB]

What no red pepper in there? Yeah..I know. I a little bit of a chili head. Not ALOT of one... but... hehe! My old beer fermenter bucket turned out a nice batch for me a couple years ago. Hmmm, I should make another. Thanks for the reminder!

Some crushed fed pepper. Still working on the ingredients. Added the beer tonight. Just gotta watch out for mold because of the beer.

[Richtee]

Some crushed fed pepper. Still working on the ingredients. Added the beer tonight. Just gotta watch out for mold because of the beer.

Ahhh yes. Should be acidic enough by now? Ya know..a crushed tab of Vit C er two might be your friend. Great antioxidant and brings down pH.

[lcruzen]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVPFpvQWbKU

Mommie, where's daddy? He's be gone for so long.......

[SQWIB]

Hey, I'll post a photo.....what we make so many of here in Ohio.



I use one of these for my Sauerkraut making.

And that's about all I use it for too. It don't
make no bad sauerkraut, I got it trained !

Used to help my Grand Dad shred the Cabbage
with the Kraut Mandolin like this one. You'll see
these in Flea Markets for way more than you can
buy them new. Amazon has them new for cheap.
But you can use whit Rhyne Wine or others in your
Kraut and make some delicious food. I make a
sweet Kraut Salad with green pepper, carrot, and
a little onion with some apple cider vinegar and
white vinegar. It can be served as a side chilled.

Hope you enjoy your Kraut when it's ready.

I love your gear, I'm going to look into the slicer, as mine you have to quarter the heads.
Thanks for sharing

[SQWIB]

Here's what I figured adding this weekend

• 20 oz. foamy beer, added already
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 5 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• small onion (minced)

This stuff is so dam good I hate adding anything at all to it.

[Richtee]

Here's what I figured adding this weekend

• 20 oz. foamy beer, added already
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 Tbsp chopped ginger
• 1/4 cup red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 5 scallions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• small onion (minced)

This stuff is so dam good I hate adding anything at all to it.

I like the sound of that... Hmm why not split the batch then?

[SQWIB]

I like the sound of that... Hmm why not split the batch then?

That's not a bad idea, I'll pick up another few heads of cabbage.

[SQWIB]

Beer added 2 days ago


This morning.
I got Bubbles!

[eDJ]

Re:



If anyone wants to try some sweet Kraut Salad here's a recipe.

20 oz can (better in glass jar or plastic bag in refrigerator case)

2 oz jar of diced Pimento's

1 Cup each Chopped Onion, Celery & Green Bell Pepper

1 Cup Sugar

1/3 Cup of Cider Vinegar

2 tsp Kosher Salt or less to taste

1 tsp Caraway Seed

2 Tb shredded Carrot (optional...just for color)

In a medium sized saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, salt, and caraway seed to a gentle boil and stir till dissolved. Add the remaining items and
stir to mix well, then remove from heat. Allow to rest for about an hour.
Transfer to a plastic container with a lid to seal it and place in the refrigerator to marinate over night. It can be served cold or placed out to
warm up some so it will seem to be chilled.

I've made this stuff for years and always enjoy it. I've even made this on request as birthday gifts.